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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832
This product is not DECT
GAP compatible. It cannot
be registered to any other
DECT GAP telephone and
it is not possible to register
additional handsets.
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls
when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for
access to emergency services.
This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched
telephone networks and private switchboards in the United K
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your BT Freelance XD 100
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 At a glance BT Freelance XD 100 Handset Red light Redial/Pause button Indicates that the phone Press to redial the last number is ringing or in use. called. Also, press to dial or store a pause in a number. Handset display Quickdial button Displays the status of your handset. Use to store up to 10 numbers that can then be dialled at the touch of two buttons. Volume button In idle mode use
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 BT Freelance XD 100 Base Page Use to page a handset(s). Power/ Charging In Use Charging light Power/In use light Red light comes on Green light comes on to when the batteries are indicate mains power. being recharged. Flashes when the line is in use. Note When batteries are fully charged the charging light will remain lit. Additionally if you have purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin BT Freelance XD 100 Charger Charging light Page Red lig
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Quick guide to the handset display icons Batteries are charged Batteries are exhausted and require charging Batteries are being charged Switches off when batteries are fully charged Handset is in use Flashes to indicate an external incoming call Steady during an external call Flashes to indicate an internal call Indicates you are dialling or storing a number in the Quickdial memory Secrecy feature is switched on Steady when viewing the Calls
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 In this guide At a glance 1 Introduction 6 Unpacking 7 For your records 8 Safety information 9 Setting up 11 Using the telephone 18 Making and receiving calls 18 Secrecy 20 Last number redial 20 Paging 21 Quickdial memory 22 Caller Display 24 Handset settings 26 Using the BT Freelance XD 100 additional handset 27 Internal calls 27 Transferring calls 28 Help 29 General information 31 Guarantee 31 Technical information 32 Switchboard compatibil
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Introduction Your BT Freelance XD 100 is designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT. You can expect your BT Freelance XD 100 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference. DECT By purchasing the BT Freelance XD 100 you now own a product which combines the advantages of cordless operation with the performance of a high quality c
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Unpacking your BT Freelance XD 100 or BT Freelance XD 100 Twin Check that your BT Freelance XD 100 is complete. If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately. BT Freelance XD 100 handset BT Freelance XD 100 base Power supply for the base (Item code 872260) Telephone line cord 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH) 7
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Additionally if you have purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin: BT Freelance XD 100 Twin additional handset BT Freelance XD 100 Twin charger Power supply for the charger (Item code 003313) 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH) For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: (on the underside of the base) For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt. Helpline If you have problems with
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Safety information General Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item number for the base is 872260. The item number for the charger is 003313 (only applicable if you have purchased the BT Freelance 100 XD Twin). For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Never use other batteries or co
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight. The product may heat up when the batteries are being recharged. This is normal. However, we recommend that you do not place the product on antique/veneered wood to avoid damage. Do no
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Setting up Follow these steps to set up your BT Freelance XD 100 ready for use. Plan the location Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power supply sockets so that the cables will reach. Make sure the product is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products to avoid interference. Do not place your BT Freelance XD 100 in the bathroom or other humid areas. 1 Connect the power supply cable Plug the power supply ca
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Warning Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket until your handset is fully charged. This will prevent the risk of the phone being answered before the batteries are charged. Answering the phone before the batteries are fully charged may prevent it from reaching its optimum capacity. 3 Insert the batteries Insert the two batteries supplied, as indicated on the markings inside the battery compartment and slide the battery com
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Warning Under no circumstances should NiCad or non-rechargeable batteries be used. Only use the approved batteries. Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Charge the handset batteries for at 4 least 16 hours Before you use your BT Freelance XD 100 for the first time it is important to have the handset batteries fully charged. Place the handset on the base. You will hear a long beep. The red cha
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Battery levels Battery low warning If the handset battery symbol is empty, you will hear a warning beep every 1 minute, you will need to recharge your handset before you can use it. The handset will only beep every minute when it is in use. In idle mode the empty battery icon is displayed. Out of range warning When the handset is in use and you go out of range of the base it will beep every 1 minute and the icon will flash. Move closer to th
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 The following instructions are only applicable if you have purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin. If you purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 please skip to instruction number 7. Insert the batteries into the 5 BT Freelance XD 100 Twin Insert the batteries into your BT Freelance XD 100 Twin handset as shown on page 12. The handset display will show -2- as it is already pre-registered as handset 2. Connect and charge the 6 BT Freelance XD 10
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Plug the power supply adaptor into the wall socket. Place the handset onto the charger. The red charging light will come on and the charging icon will be displayed while the batteries are charging. Leave the handset to charge continuously for at least 16 hours to reach full charge. Once the handset is fully charged, the charging icon will be switched off. The charging light will remain red even when the batteries are fully charged. Connect t
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 8 Connect the telephone line cord Your BT Freelance XD 100/Freelance XD 100 Twin is now ready for use. Helpline If you experience any difficulties installing or setting up your BT Freelance XD 100, please contact the BT Freelance XD 100 Helpline on 08706 058 047. 17
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Using the telephone Making and receiving calls To make an external call Press the TALK button. You will hear the dial tone. The icon and EXT will be shown on the display and the In use light on the base will flash. Enter the telephone number you want. OR Preparatory dialling Enter the telephone number first and then check that it is correct on the display. If you have made a mistake, press the DELETE Del button to delete any incorrect digits.
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BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Note The first digit of a telephone number you enter or receive via Caller Display will not be shown on the display. For example the first 0 of 020 8123 4567 will be displayed as 20 8123 4567. To end a call Press the TALK button. The icon and EXT will disappear from the display and the In use light will stop flashing. To receive a call When the phone rings the EXT icon on the display will flash and the LED on the handset will also flash. If
